What kind of home is Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN2 6AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ in?

Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ sits in Northampton. It falls within the NN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

Police records around Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ show an average of 27 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ is Northampton International Academy (175m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northampton International Academy (175m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, NN2 6AQ is Marriott Street, 98m away. The nearest bus option is Northampton Bus Interchange, 899m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN2 6AQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 5

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 5 is an end-of-terrace house in Northampton (NN2 6AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 24 m² this is the 4th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot.

At 24 m² it sits well below the postcode median (36 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD60

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

33%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN2 6AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

37 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 5 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in NN2 6AQ: £148,000 (1999–1999).

Nearby sales in NN2 6AQ

Flat 2, 1 Leicester Parade, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN2 6AQ
Sold Jul 1999
£148,000

On the street

Versus other Leicester Parade homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 5 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marriott Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Northampton International Academy. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN2 6AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN2 6AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 5, 1 Leicester Parade, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN2 6AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.